This thread is really interesting and you all have beautiful jewelry and photos. When I was a kid, we made some trips to Sedona and Phoenix, Arizona and I remember getting little pieces of turquoise jewelry as a souvenir. I am really enjoying reading and learning about the various turquoise mines in the United States, the ways the stone is treated and cut for jewelry setting, and the different styles reflective of traditional methods. Looking forward to someday sharing a future purchase here.
P.S. Wow, the photos on Garland's are spectacular, aren't they? Beautifully pictured jewelry.
P.P.S. For those of you who like a late-night internet shopping excursion as much as I do, the Horsekeeping site, which has a lot of helpful info on jewelry, jewelry care, artisans, and techniques, is having a Buy One, Get One ring sale the entire month of July. There's a lot of great stuff to browse. The sale extends to their vintage and bargain rings.